Our Veterans and Their Families: 21st Century Challenges
Summary: "WCNY Television, The PBS affiliate in Syracuse, New York presents, 'Our Veterans and Their Families: 21st Century Challenges.' War rips away at the fabric of families, separating them by thousands of miles and forcing them into desperate realities. This program focuses on soldiers, veterans and families whose words define these experiences and whose experiences offer guideposts for those who follow. The hour-long program chronicles Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), special needs of injured veterans, reconnecting with family and friends, financial and employment issues, the stress of redeployment, and how female veterans face new and unique challenges and are a growing group in the returning veteran population."--2010 Peabody Awards entry form.
Corporate Producers: WCNY (Television station : Syracuse, N.Y.) | Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Persons Appearing: Liz Ayers
Broadcast Date: 2010-05-24
